Verb ましょうか。 JLPT N5 Polite
〜mashou ka.
Used to make a polite suggestion or offer help; 'shall we', 'should we', 'do you want me to'.
Neutral "shall we.../shall I..." - offers to do something together or for someone.
Formation
Verb (ます-stem) + ましょうか
Explanation
The ましょうか grammar point is used to make a polite suggestion, propose an action, or offer help. It can be translated as 'shall we', 'should we', or 'do you want me to' in English. This formation is used with verbs in their ます-form, replacing ます with ましょう and adding か.
Example sentences
-
Shall we go see a movie together?
Issho ni eiga wo mi ni ikimashou ka.
-
Should we have another cup of coffee?
Koohii wo mou ippai nomimashou ka.
-
Do you want me to carry your luggage?
Anata no nimotsu wo mochimashou ka.
-
Shall I open the window?
Mado wo akemashou ka.
Invitation (Let's / Shall We)
- Verb ましょう JLPT N5
- Verb ませんか。 JLPT N5
- ～いかがですか。 JLPT N5